DIY Wooden Signs are kind of a big deal lately. They are adorable, generally easy, and provide a ton of decor options. I recently redid my whole living room decor, leaving a dedicated space for seasonal hanging art. And you can bet that this DIY Wooden Valentine Sign will look great there! This isn’t the first DIYRead more
There is something special about the fall cocktail. Seriously, summer gets all the attention for glam pineapple juice drinks and paper umbrellas, but fall drinks have a depth, a warmth that is often overlooked. Now, I’m not one to drink mixed drinks often, usually only while entertaining, so I don’t tend to have favorite “go-to”Read more
Camping in our family is kind of a big deal. Most of our vacations involve some form of sleeping in our restored 1970s Apache Eagle tent camper, and even before the Apache we tent camped at least twice a year. My extended family gets together and camps for a week or two every August, andRead more
Warm sunshine, bright colors and the allure of cool water are all wrapped up in this easy summer craft. Flamingos are a ubiquitous symbol of the sun and the coast – plus this one is pretty darn cute! The craft level of this activity is easy enough for even littles like my Squish to do,Read more
For me, there is nothing more relaxing than getting dressed in my coziest pants and sweater, listen to my music up loud while heading to the craft store, and spending far too long perusing the aisles. But, I rarely have time for that sort of thing anymore. between working and my strong-willed toddler, craft shoppingRead more
This post is sponsored by Limitless Walls. I contacted them with my interest in their product, and they provided the material for me to review. All opinions are my own. I try not to be a “follower”. I’m generally late to adopt new trends, sometimes missing them completely (I’m talking about you chalkboard paint. IRead more
This is a sponsored post for StoryWorth. All opinions, and printables are my own. It has been quite the pleasant surprise to notice my feelings on Father’s Day transform over the past few years. After my Dad’s death in 2008, I stopped celebrating. Then, slowly, in the fullness of time I began to celebrate my memories ofRead more
One of the bigger decisions that hubby and I made when we became parents was choosing to cloth diaper and use cloth baby wipes. It’s a strangely polarizing issue (I say strangely, because I can’t think of any other time a person would be indignant or upset that another person would recycle rather than throw somethingRead more
Since their invention in the early 1970’s, plastic Easter eggs have become an integral part of the Easter image. Children running around collecting hard plastic eggs into pretty wicker baskets is an idyllic image on par with any Normal Rockwell painting. Over the years I’ve done a few things with plastic eggs, including using themRead more
Spring, Easter, Mother’s Day – all of these are reasons to celebrate in my house. We are so tired of being cooped up inside that we are all looking forward to spring with incredible anticipation. Easter means celebration and renewal of faith, the end of our lenten journey and tons of food and family. I’mRead more
I love my cats, I do. I accept that their version of love means stepping on my head in the middle of the night, walking on my keyboard during the day and being totally opposed to cuddles except when it is inconvenient for me. On thing I will not accept is a gross litter box.Read more
From Cricut to Silhouette to Cut N Boss, cutting machines have become a staple in the paper crafter’s workshop. Why not? They do amazing things with paper and vinyl, like adorable Peep Birdhouses for Easter, or high-end looking foil artwork. I’ve even used mine to make tabbed dividers for organization. And you can add this amazing trick to theRead more